Mental Health
At Self London, we know that the body and the mind are connected. All our experts are passionate about supporting the whole person to develop skin confidence and self-esteem. This includes recognising that our physical bodies, our mental health, and our wider wellbeing are all intrinsically linked.
Having a dermatological condition may make your skin look and feel different; it may be painful and time-consuming to manage; it may impact on your relationships and on your ability to focus on your work. It may also prevent you from getting active, doing fitness, and generally doing the things you enjoy.
Studying the relationship between psychology and dermatology also reminds us that the link between our skin and our mental health goes both ways. Stress can be an important trigger in some common inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema.
Why would I have a psychology appointment?
Your Self London consultant dermatologist may recommend that you see Kimberley Wilson for an appointment as part of your medical or cosmetic dermatology assessment or to support your ongoing treatment. You can also book a counselling psychology consultation via GP referral or with her directly if you would like some space to explore the psychological and social burden of living with a skin condition, and to discuss what a psychological treatment might involve.
What does a counselling psychologist treat?
Kimberley is able to help you with a wide range of mental health and wellbeing issues that may be related to having a skin condition or concern, which may include:
- body image problems and body dysmorphic disorder
- low self-esteem or mood
- anxiety problems
- relationship difficulties
- stress
- living with a visible difference
- adjusting to a newly-diagnosed skin condition
- anxiety about undergoing medical procedures
- pre-cosmetic dermatology psychological assessment
Kimberley offers psychological assessment and consultation, as well as counselling packages which usually consist of three 60-minute sessions, though the number of recommended sessions will be advised after the initial assessment. Kimberley is available for both in-clinic appointments at her nearby premises on Cavendish Square, as well as remote appointments.
KIMBERLEY WILSON
Counselling Psychologist
Kimberley Wilson is a registered counselling psychologist (HCPC), holding professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and she is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Kimberley is passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of dermatology patients, offering psychological assessment and therapy to Self London’s medical and cosmetic dermatology patients as well as expert help for a range of mental health and wellbeing issues arising from skin condition or concerns.
She has a warm, compassionate approach and enjoys working collaboratively to help people gradually learn to become their own therapist.
At Self London, as a multidisciplinary team of experts, we work closely together to think about which treatment approaches may suit you best.
Our consultant dermatologists may therefore suggest that you book an appointment with our counselling psychologist as part of your medical or cosmetic dermatology assessment, or you may choose to book an assessment with Kimberley directly or via GP referral.
